For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,415 students in Park Ridge, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Park Ridge, IL are Ralph J Frost Academy, Maine South High School and Maine East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Ridge, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Park Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Park Ridge, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maine South High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Park Ridge, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph J Frost Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1177 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Maine South High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Maine East High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Park Ridge, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Youth Campus School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
733 North Prospect Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-6130
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-6130
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Park Ridge, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Park Ridge, IL include Ralph J Frost Academy, Maine South High School and Maine East High School. Park Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Park Ridge?
3 public high schools are located in Park Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Park Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Park Ridge include: Maine South High School vs. Maine East High School, Maine East High School vs. Maine South High School, Ralph J Frost Academy vs. Maine South High School
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